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Overview

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for trade level roles carried out under general direction within sports turf management.

Individuals with this qualification perform tasks autonomously involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of sports turf facilities and workplaces. They exercise discretion and judgement in planning tasks, selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work.

Legislation related to the installation of irrigation and the storage, handling and application of chemicals applies in some states and territories.

Qualification:

 Certificate III in Sports Turf Management AHC31324

Course No:

 C3-BD84

Campus:

 CIT Bruce 

Duration:

Apprentice:

Apprentices attend Bruce Campus one day per week (approx. 8 hours) for 2 semesters for their first year.

Year 2 and 3 Apprentices attendance changes to allow students to work in industry’s peek growing season.

Apprentices:

  • Term 1 and 4 of each year Apprentices work up to 5 days in industry
  • Term 2 and 3 of each year Apprentices attend CIT 2 days a week and work up to 3 days in Industry.

ASBA:

ABASs attend Bruce Campus half a day per week (approx. 4 hours) for 4 semesters for their first and second year and will be in the workplace for 1 and a half days a week.

ASBAs will transition into full-time employment as an apprentice at the commencement of year 3

Year 3 – ASBAs transfer to a full-time Apprentice:

  • Term 1 and 4 of year 2 ASBAs work 2 days in industry.
  • Term 2 and 3 of year 2 ASBAs attend CIT 2 days a week.

Year 4

  • Term 1 and 4 of year 3 Apprentices work up to 5 days in industry.
  • Term 2 and 3 of year 3 Apprentices attend CIT 2 days a week and work up to 3 days in Industry.

    Cost Info:

    Further information about fees is available at Course fees and assistance

    Indicative Cost:

    		 $4,780

    Likely Job Outcome:

    		 Greenkeeper on a golf course, bowling green, racecourse, sports fields, school grounds.

    Application Type:

    		 Register Your Interest
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    Additional Information

    To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

    • 23 units of competency:
    • 18 core units plus
    • 5 elective units.

    Students are required to have access to a digital device (tablet/Laptop or similar) to bring to all classes.

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible to enter this qualification you must have a Year 10 Certificate or equivalent and be working in the turf industry.

    Students entering this course must be employed in the industry and registered with an Australian Apprenticeships Provider.

    It is recommended that students entering this qualification must be in generally good health and able to participate in the physical activities required by the qualification and the industry.

    Physical activities may include:

    • Manual handling tasks for sustained periods (no more than 20kgs)
      • Bending and kneeling
      • Lifting heavy items
      • Carrying
      • Pulling
      • Pushing
    • Walking distances

    The following entry requirements apply if you are entering this program as an Apprentice/ASBA you must:

    • Be enrolled in an ACT school (ASBAs Only)
    • Be employed in the Sports Turf industry (a part-time basis for ASBAs)
    • Be an apprentice under the Australian Apprenticeship Scheme (AAS) and be registered with an Apprentice Network Provider (ANP) prior to enrolment.

    If you already have skills in this area, you may seek recognition for all or part of this program.

    Skills Recognition

    To study any course at CIT (excluding non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

    Literacy Skills Information

    We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with the lower level course. Please visit Foundation Skills.

    Transition Information

    Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.

    Subject Cancellations/Changes

    To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.


    Subject Information

    Complete 23 subjects

    Core: Complete 18

    • AHCCHM304   Transport and store chemicals
      • CIT Code: HORT644
        Cost: Standard $170.00
        Apprentice $170.00
        Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely transport, handle and store liquid and dry chemical formulations across a broad range of industry sectors. This unit does not cover operation of specialised chemical application equipment and machinery or application of chemicals. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety and pesticide legislation and codes. All work is carried out to comply with Safety Data Sheets, chemical label directions and relevant legislative requirements. This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.
        Prerequisites: Nil
    • AHCCHM307   Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
      • CIT Code: HORT1348
        Cost: Standard $170.00
        Apprentice $170.00
        Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests, weeds and diseases, using general application equipment. The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems. State or territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions.
        Prerequisites: Nil
    • AHCDRG305   Install drainage systems
      • CIT Code: HORT1364
        Cost: Standard $220.00
        Apprentice $220.00
        Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, coordinate, undertake and complete surface and subsurface drainage system installation. The unit applies to individuals who install drainage systems under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.
        Prerequisites: Nil
    • AHCIRG345   Install pressurised irrigation systems
      • CIT Code: HORT1363
        Cost: Standard $330.00
        Apprentice $330.00
        Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to organise resources, set out and prepare an irrigation installation site and install, commission and complete pressurised irrigation system installation. The unit applies to individuals who install pressurised irrigation systems under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.
        Prerequisites: Nil
    • AHCIRG346   Operate pressurised irrigation systems
      • CIT Code: HORT1352
        Cost: Standard $330.00
        Apprentice $330.00
        Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to pre-start check, inspect, start up, operate, monitor and shut down pressurised irrigation systems. The unit applies to individuals who operate pressurised irrigation systems under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
        Prerequisites: Nil
    • AHCIRG347   Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
      • CIT Code: HORT1353
        Cost: Standard $170.00
        Apprentice $170.00
        Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret a maintenance program, inspect and maintain pressurised irrigation systems, and record and report maintenance activities. The unit applies to individuals who maintain pressurised irrigation systems under broad direction and take responsibility for their own. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
        Prerequisites: Nil
    • AHCMOM304   Operate machinery and equipment
      • CIT Code: HORT658
        Cost: Standard $330.00
        Apprentice $330.00
        Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain machinery and equipment. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety requirements manufacturer's specifications and sustainability practices. This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.
        Prerequisites: Nil
    • AHCPCM305   Implement a plant nutrition program
      • CIT Code: HORT1393
        Cost: Standard $350.00
        Apprentice $350.00
        Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a plant nutrition program, including preparing for the nutrition program, monitoring and controlling the nutritional requirements of plants, preparing fertilisers and application equipment, applying products to plants, and completing plant nutrition program activities.The unit applies to individuals who implement a plant nutrition program under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
        Prerequisites: Nil
    • AHCPMG301   Control weeds
      • CIT Code: HORT642
        Cost: Standard $360.00
        Apprentice $360.00
        Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and coordinate weed control activities. This unit applies to workers in agriculture, horticulture or land management-based enterprises who are required to carry out the control of weed infestations using cultural, biological and chemical methods to provide effective, economical control of weeds while minimising damage to the environment.
        Prerequisites: Nil
    • AHCPMG302   Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
      • CIT Code: HORT665
        Cost: Standard $220.00
        Apprentice $220.00
        Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to control plant pests, diseases and disorders, taking into consideration Integrated Pest Management options. The unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify a range of pests, diseases and disorders and beneficial organisms, assess damage or threat to plants and select and apply pest and disease controls and timing of operations. It includes preparing and calibrating equipment, monitoring the effectiveness of controls and keeping records.
        Prerequisites: Nil
    • AHCSOL304   Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas
      • CIT Code: HORT1361
        Cost: Standard $350.00
        Apprentice $350.00
        Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect and test soil samples for their physical and chemical characteristics and take corrective action to improve the soil for garden beds and turf areas. The unit applies to individuals who carry out soil improvements under general direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.
        Prerequisites: Nil
    • AHCTRF306   Prepare sports turf surfaces for play
      • CIT Code: HORT1365
        Cost: Standard $210.00
        Apprentice $210.00
        Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, prepare the turf and mark out the sports surfaces ready for play, complying with the rules and regulations of the sport. The unit applies to individuals who prepare turf surfaces for play under general direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.
        Prerequisites: Nil
    • AHCTRF307   Construct turf playing surfaces
      • CIT Code: HORT1356
        Cost: Standard $220.00
        Apprentice $220.00
        Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct the soil profile for the establishment of high-performance sports and recreational turf for new or complete renovation projects in sporting, commercial and public recreational spaces. The unit applies to individuals who construct turf playing surfaces under general direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
        Prerequisites: Nil
    • AHCTRF308   Establish turf
      • CIT Code: HORT1362
        Cost: Standard $220.00
        Apprentice $220.00
        Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish turf by sowing, turf laying, sprigging and chaffing or stolonisation in sporting, public recreational open space, commercial and residential sites. The unit applies to individuals who establish turf under general direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.
        Prerequisites: Nil
    • AHCTRF310   Monitor turf health
      • CIT Code: HORT1359
        Cost: Standard $90.00
        Apprentice $90.00
        Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor the health and condition of sports turf playing surfaces. The unit applies to individuals who monitor turf health under general direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
        Prerequisites: Nil
    • AHCTRF311   Renovate sports turf
      • CIT Code: HORT1360
        Cost: Standard $150.00
        Apprentice $150.00
        Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement renovation or remediation of a sports turf area for minor projects and seasonal renovations in the turf industry. The unit applies to individuals who renovate sports turf under general direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
        Prerequisites: Nil
    • AHCWHS302   Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
      • CIT Code: HORT1404
        Cost: Standard $150.00
        Apprentice $150.00
        Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to workplace health and safety procedures, including applying policies and procedures, assisting in hazard identification and risk control, and observing safe practices during work operations. The unit applies to individuals who contribute to workplace health and safety processes under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements. NOTES: 1. The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the model WHS Laws have not been implemented, registered training organisations (RTOs) are advised to contextualise this unit of competency by referring to existing WHS legislative requirements. 2. The model WHS laws include the model WHS Act, model WHS Regulations, and model WHS Codes of Practice. See Safe Work Australia for further information. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
        Prerequisites: Nil
    • AHCWRK320   Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
      • CIT Code: HORT1405
        Cost: Standard $220.00
        Apprentice $220.00
        Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply environmentally sustainable work practices. The unit applies to individuals who apply environmentally sustainable work practices under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements and sustainability and biosecurity practices. No licencing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
        Prerequisites: Nil

    Electives: Complete 5

    • FSKNUM015   Estimate, measure and calculate with routine metric measurements for work
      • CIT Code: FOUN238
        Cost: Standard $50.00
        Apprentice $50.00
        Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake routine workplace metric estimations, measurements and calculations to complete workplace tasks. It includes interpreting and selecting workplace measurement information, completing workplace measurement tasks, and communicating workplace measurement information.An individual performing these tasks works independently and uses their own familiar support resources.This unit applies to individuals who use, or are preparing to use, numeracy skills to complete workplace activities. This includes existing workers and individuals preparing for employment through vocational education and training. This unit should be integrated and contextualised with vocational training to support achievement of vocational competency.This unit is aligned to, but does not fully address, the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) numeracy core skill indicators .09, .10 and .11 at level 3 in the workplace and employment domain of communication.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
        Prerequisites: Nil
    • FSKRDG010   Read and respond to routine workplace information
      • CIT Code: FOUN283
        Cost: Standard $80.00
        Apprentice $80.00
        Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret and respond to information in routine workplace texts in printed or digital formats, such as instruction manuals, reports, emails, brochures, work instructions, notices, web pages with data and policies.An individual performing these tasks works independently and uses familiar support resources as needed.This unit applies to individuals who use, or are preparing to use, reading skills to complete workplace activities. This includes existing workers and individuals preparing for employment through vocational education and training. This unit should be integrated and contextualised with vocational training to support achievement of vocational competency.This unit is aligned to, but does not fully address, the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) reading core skill indicators .03 and .04 at level 3 in the workplace and employment domain of communication.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
        Prerequisites: Nil
    • AHCMOM202   Operate tractors
      • CIT Code: HORT1366
        Cost: Standard $70.00
        Apprentice $70.00
        Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for, operate and complete tractor operations under general supervision in the agriculture, horticulture and land management sectors. Working with tractors is an inherently dangerous activity. Individuals who work at this level must be thoroughly instructed in all health and safety in the workplace aspects of operating tractors. The tractor must also comply with relevant Australian standards for tractors. The unit applies to individuals who operate tractors to undertake routine work under general supervision with limited autonomy and accountability. Vehicle must be operated according to relevant state/territory licensing authority vehicle licence requirements and regulations.
        Prerequisites: Nil
    • AHCMOM301   Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair
      • CIT Code: HORT1374
        Cost: Standard $70.00
        Apprentice $70.00
        Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate the maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment used principally in agriculture, horticulture, and conservation and land management work. The unit applies to individuals who coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work.
        Prerequisites: Nil
    • AHCPCM303   Identify plant specimens
      • CIT Code: HORT1168
        Cost: Standard $250.00
        Apprentice $250.00
        Description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect plant specimens and describe the features and attributes of a plant for the purpose of plant identification and providing information to a client or organisation. The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.
        Prerequisites: Nil

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    More Information

    For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au